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Proof-of-age ID leaked in Discord data breach

Video game chat platform tells users that driver’s licences and passports were among the forms of data accessed via a third-party customer service provider

The Guardian - AU

"The very first video game champion" and co-founder of Interplay, pivotal in the history of Baldur's Gate and Fallout, opens GoFundMe for "aggressive" cancer – already raising over $50,000

Rebecca Heineman crowdfunds essential healthcare not fully covered by insurance

GamesRadar

‘You looked at Cafu, Rivaldo, Kaka, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Roberto Carlos – it felt like you were in a video game’ Juan Pablo Angel on the Colombia vs Brazil game that changed his life

The former Aston Villa striker played 33 times for Colombia

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What Saudi Arabia’s role in the Electronic Arts buyout tells us about image, power and ‘game-washing’

Video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA), one of the biggest video game companies in the world behind games such as The Sims and Battlefield, has been sold to a consortium of buyers for US$55 billion (about A$83 billion). It is potentially the largest-ever buyout funded by private equity firms. Not…

The Conversation

Man Behind “Blinking Guy” GIF Is Unrecognizable 8 Years After Becoming Internet Star

"Nice to put a face to the blink," one user said of the GIF that has taken over the internet.

Bored Panda

Minors and Addiction to Speech and Press

I'm finishing serializing my forthcoming Emory Law Journal article titled Addiction to Constitutionally Protected Activity: Speech, Press, and Religion. In… The post Minors and Addiction to Speech and Press appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Trump's Son-In-Law Jared Kushner Plays Major Role In $55 Billion EA Acquisition, Affinity Partners To Snag 5% Stake: Report

U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, was reportedly instrumental in brokering the $55 billion take-private deal for Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA), and his investment company will own a 5% stake in the video game publisher.

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How could EA's go-private deal impact the video game industry?

If the transaction is approved, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will join Silver Lake Partners and Affinity Partners, run by US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, as EA’s new owners.

Euronews

Yes, really – Peugeot’s next concept car will have a square steering wheel that works like a ‘video game controller’

Future Peugeot models could sport a square wheel – for reasons unknown to man.

TechRadar

How Electronic Arts' $52.5 billion go-private deal could impact the video game industry

In what could become the largest-ever buyout funded by private equity, video game maker Electronic Arts has agreed to be acquired for a staggering $52.5 billion

The Independent UK

Electronic Arts To Be Bought By Saudi-led Consortium For $55 Bn

Video game giant Electronic Arts, known for The Sims and FIFA games, announced Monday it would be acquired for $55 billion by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

International Business Times

GameStop (GME) Stock Is Trending Monday: What's Going On?

GameStop Corp (NYSE: GME) shares are trading higher Monday morning, continuing a strong rally that has seen the stock gain nearly 20% over the past month. The broader video game sector is seeing strength Monday after Electronic Arts announced it is being acquired in a $55 billion all-cash deal.

Benzinga

Roblox (RBLX) Stock Is Surging Monday: What's Driving The Action?

Shares of Roblox Corp (NYSE: RBLX) are trading higher Monday morning following news that video game giant Electronic Arts is set to go private in a landmark leveraged buyout. Here’s what investors need to know.

Benzinga

Addiction to Speech and Press

I'm serializing my forthcoming Emory Law Journal article titled Addiction to Constitutionally Protected Activity: Speech, Press, and Religion. In my earlier… The post Addiction to Speech and Press appeared first on Reason.com.

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Cinemablend

Star Trek: Voyager's Upcoming Video Game Lets Fans Rewrite The Show's History, And I Can't Wait To Make One Major Change

I can't wait to see how this changes things.

Tom’s Guide

Final Fantasy Tactics is the Game of Thrones video game I always wanted — here's why

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is a fantastic remake of a PlayStation classic — and a satisfying alternative to Game of Thrones.

The Mary Sue

The 10 Best Post Apocalyptic Video Games of All Time

Who says the end times can't be a good time?

The Independent UK

Nintendo bids farewell to Bowser

‘Leading Nintendo of America has been the honor of a lifetime,’ says Doug Bowser

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Destructoid

Which historical period would you like to see more of in video games?

Video games haven't even scratched the surface of our vast history.

The Guardian - UK

Even a rebrand may not be able to save America’s most storied gaming event

In this week’s newsletter: since 1988 the Game Developers Conference has been a core part of the gaming calendar – but exorbitant costs and Trumpism put that at risk

Total Film

Star Wars actor John Boyega reveals the "mad" way he would've done the sequel trilogy: "First of all, we’re not getting rid of Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, all these people"

The Finn actor added that he would've loved to have seen them adapt some material from the video game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

The Independent UK

AI-cloning of Lara Croft's voice has 'Tomb Raider' fans and actors up in arms

In France, the apparent use of artificial intelligence to clone an actor's voice for video game character Lara Croft has fans and actors up in arms

Destructoid

Romance expert gave me 8 great games for love fans plus an eye-opening lesson on video game love

The list goes beyond the obvious tips.

MusicRadar

“From the world of Battle Royale to the world of Daft Punk”: Daft Punk to live on in Fortnite

Video game is set to launch the Daft Punk Experience

Benzinga

GameStop Stock Is Surging Monday: What's Going On?

GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) shares are trading higher Monday afternoon, gaining over 19% in the past month. The momentum follows the video game retailer's second-quarter earnings report, which surpassed Wall Street expectations.

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